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<p>Co-operative Education is an educational model in which a student
alternates periods of formal academic study with on-the-job practical
experiences in private industry, not-for-profit organizations, and
government agencies. Co-op work terms are usually four months long. 
Co-op enables students to maximize their educational experience and to
bridge the gap between what the employer considers to be the necessary
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<p>Although Co-operative Education is not a new concept (initiated in
Cincinnati in 1906), it is only in recent years that it has received
greater exposure as a superior form of education.  While Canada joined
the co-operative education movement half a century ago, Concordia's
co-op program started in 1980.  Since its inception, Concordia has grown
and expanded significantly.  Today, Concordia's Institute for
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<h2><a href="http://www.cafce.ca" rel="external">CAFCE</a></h2> 
<p>CAFCE is the voice for post-secondary Co-operative
Education in Canada and its mission is to foster and advance
post-secondary Co-operative Education in Canada. Presently there are 80
member institutions with over 80,000 co-op students. </p>

<h2><a href="http://www.waceinc.org" rel="external">WACE</a></h2>

<p>WACE is an international organization devoted to promoting Work
Integrated Learning (WIL). WACE unites academic, government, and
corporate leaders from 48 countries to examine the impact of WIL on
global workforce development.</p> 

<h2><a href="http://www.ceiainc.org" rel="external">CEIA</a></h2>

<p>The Cooperative Education & Internship Association (CEIA), the leader in
work-integrated learning, provides a supportive member-driven learning
community for participating programs, students, educators and employers;
influences policy makers and leaders of thought; and forges partnerships
with like-minded groups.</p>

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<p>The Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) is a
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